What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Vienna to Switzerland?

The distance between Vienna and Switzerland is 703 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Vienna to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Switzerland bus from?

Vienna to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Switzerland train from?

Vienna to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 160 and takes 9h, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Vienna to Switzerland bus arrive?

Vienna to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Vienna to Switzerland train arrive?

Vienna to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Switzerland is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Vienna to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h 11m
CHF 78–289
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 19m
CHF 41–225
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
9h
CHF 98–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
11h 40m
CHF 58–93
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 135–195
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 20m
CHF 93–261
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
4h 32m
CHF 97–301
Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to St. Gallentrain
4h 23m
CHF 297–474
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 7m
CHF 45–222
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 730 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
10h 48m
CHF 158–263

Vienna to Switzerland by subway and train

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Distance: 703.3 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Switzerland?

easyJet, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 95–150 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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